Trøllanes Travel Guide

Trøllanes is the most northerly settlement on Kalsoy Island in the wild Faroe Islands. Reached through four mountain tunnels through Kalsoy Island, Trøllanes is far away form everything but nature.

More than anything, people go to Trøllanes for the adventurous hike to Kallur Lighthouse. All those wanting to explore the majestic landscapes surrounding the lighthouse will eventually set off from the village Trøllanes.

The Tunnels to Trøllanes

This remote settlement lies in a deep valley away from the crowd. All four tunnels that you will drive through in order to get to Trøllanes are 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) wide. These are among the most narrow tunnels in the Faroe Islands.

The final tunnel before entering the valley where you will find Trøllanes is 2.2 kilometres (1.4 miles). This is the longest tunnel on Kalsoy Island. The tunnel’s mouth lies 200 metres (656 feet) above sea level. From here, you will drive down a curvy road before getting to the little settlement.

James Bond Location

Trøllanes made headlines in autumn 2019 as scenes were shot on Kalsoy Island for the 25th James Bond movie ‘No Time To Die‘. The settlement has a total population of 14 people.

The valley where Trøllanes is located is used as the villain’s lair in No Time To Die. In the movie, the village is transformed into a submarine pen.

As the James Bond crew of 60 people worked in the hamlet to capture the sceneries used in the movie, they had their base in this small village on Kalsoy Island. The crew’s host was the local farmer Jóhannus who also runs the Official James Bond Faroe Islands Tour.

The farmer has 750 sheep which lies the ground for the farm. In addition to sheep, the farm holds some geese, and bulls as well as a small potato field and a spot for rhubarbs.

The increased interest in the village as a travel destination is adding to the young local farmer’s working routine. From being a farmer only, he is now guiding the Official James Bond Faroe Islands Tour.

Fríða Weihe

Fríða Weihe is Faroese born and bred. She grew up in Tórshavn, the capital in the Faroe Islands. Graduated from Glasir Tórshavn College within Marketing Management, Fríða did her internship at Guide to Faroe Islands. Fríða has since then continued working within travel and tourism ensuring a high quality all way through.

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